There are 6 ways to get from Champaign to Decatur by plane, bus, car, taxi, bus (Flixbus), or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport
best- Fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Fort Wayne International Airport (FWA)CMI - FWA
3h 55m$118–392Train, bus
cheapest- Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Chicago Union StationSaluki / ...
- Take the bus from Chicago to Decatur, INChicago
8h 30m$37–138Bus
- Take the bus from Champaign to Indianapolis Union StationDenver
- Take the bus from Indianapolis, IN to Fort Wayne, INCincinnati
6h 50m$49–152Drive 211 mi
- Drive from Champaign to Decatur211 mi
4h 9m$39–56Taxi to Decatur Airport, fly
- Take the taxi from Champaign to Decatur Airport (DEC)
- Fly from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Fort Wayne International Airport (FWA)DEC - FWA
6h 50m$221–513Bus via Chicago
- Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Chicago Bus StationFlixBus N2521 / ...
- Take the bus from Chicago to Decatur, INChicago
8h 30m$45–120
Champaign to Decatur by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Champaign to Decatur is to drive which costs $35 - $60 and takes 4h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Champaign to Decatur is to fly which takes 3h 55m and costs $110 - $400.
No, there is no direct bus from Champaign to Decatur. However, there are services departing from Champaign and arriving at Decatur, IN via Indianapolis, IN and Fort Wayne, IN. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 50m.
The distance between Champaign and Decatur is 201 miles. The road distance is 212.2 miles.
The best way to get from Champaign to Decatur without a car is to bus which takes 6h 50m and costs $45 - $160.
It takes approximately 3h 55m to get from Champaign to Decatur, including transfers.
Champaign to Decatur bus services, operated by Burlington Trailways, depart from Champaign station.
The best way to get from Champaign to Decatur is to fly which takes 3h 55m and costs $110 - $400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $45 - $160 and takes 6h 50m.
Champaign to Decatur bus services, operated by Burlington Trailways, arrive at Indianapolis Union Station.
Decatur is 1h ahead of Champaign. It is currently 9:19 PM in Champaign and 10:19 PM in Decatur.
What companies run services between Champaign, IL, USA and Decatur, IN, USA?
American Airlines flies from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Fort Wayne International Airport (FWA) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Champaign to Decatur, IN via Indianapolis, IN and Fort Wayne, IN in around 6h 50m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from University Of Illinois Willard Airport to Fort Wayne International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–300
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Decatur Airport to Fort Wayne International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–300
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Champaign-Urbana to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $19–80
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (319) 753-2864
- info@burlingtontrailways.com
- Website
- burlingtontrailways.com
Bus from Champaign to Indianapolis Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–70
- Website
- https://burlingtontrailways.com
- Saver Fares
- $35–50
- Flexible Fares
- $45–70
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- info@baronsbus.com
- Website
- baronsbus.com
Bus from Indianapolis, IN to Fort Wayne, IN
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $12–50
- Website
- https://baronsbus.com
Bus from Chicago to Decatur, IN
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $18–60
- Website
- https://baronsbus.com
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $27–50
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 800-448-0572
- ticketsales@peoriacharter.com
- Website
- peoriacharter.com
Bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–60
- Schedules at
- peoriacharter.com
- cash
- $60
- online
- $45
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Estimated price
- $120–150
Yellow Checker Cab
- Phone
- +1 217-355-3553
- Website
- yellowcheckercabchampaign.com
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Yes, the driving distance between Champaign to Decatur is 212 miles. It takes approximately 4h 9m to drive from Champaign to Decatur.
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